Crypto Prices Set To Move Higher After US Progress on Trade

Key takeaway: The cryptocurrency market responded positively to today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and reduced prospects of an escalating trade war between the US and China. Demand for alternative hedge instruments typically weakens in such scenarios, yet Bitcoin (BTC) neared $109,000, while Ether (ETH) posted a 3% gain, trading above $2,800. S&P 500 futures…

Connecticut’s Ban Throws Water on 2025 Trend of States Setting Up Crypto Investments

Going against the recent trend of state governments in the U.S. pursuing cryptocurrency investments, the Connecticut General Assembly has thrown down a ban against that New England state following suit, even as others pursue digital assets reserves in their fiscal strategies. According to unanimous decisions in both its House and Senate, Connecticut passed a bill…

Solana Price Eyes 103% Rally to $300: Here is Why

Key takeaways: SOL futures open interest is up 12%, signaling strong institutional interest. Spot Solana ETF approval odds jump to 91% on Polymarket. A SOL price bull flag is in play on the weekly chart, targeting $335. Solana (SOL) price is up 4.3% over the last 24 hours to trade at $165 on Wednesday. This…

The crypto industry has drifted from Bitcoin’s original ethos.

Opinion by: Dr. K, co-founder of Quai Network While Bitcoin was intended to enable people to opt out of state-centralized money systems, the blockchain industry has since lost its way. Today, we see the threat of government overreach along with blockchain solutions that prioritize scalability and performance over decentralization.  The rise of networks like Ethereum…

UAE Launches Machine Economy Sandbox with peaq and Pulsar

Layer-1 blockchain peaq and the Pulsar Group have launched a dedicated sandbox in the United Arab Emirates aimed at exploring the integration of robotics and AI within a decentralized economy. The organizations have created a Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai, combining regulation, infrastructure and investment to advance decentralized, machine economy-specific use cases.  The initiative…

The crypto industry has drifted from Bitcoin’s original ethos.

Opinion by: Dr. K, co-founder of Quai Network While Bitcoin was intended to enable people to opt out of state-centralized money systems, the blockchain industry has since lost its way. Today, we see the threat of government overreach along with blockchain solutions that prioritize scalability and performance over decentralization.  The rise of networks like Ethereum…

From ETFs to Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Inside Trump’s crypto playbook

Crypto adoption is accelerating under the Trump administration. The United States has emerged as a central force in shaping the crypto market, both from the standpoint of regulation and macroeconomics. The crypto market has begun moving along with US stock markets, reflecting growing institutional participation and sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions. In its latest report, HTX…

Solana Price Eyes 103% Rally to $300: Here is Why

Key takeaways: SOL futures open interest is up 12%, signaling strong institutional interest. Spot Solana ETF approval odds jump to 91% on Polymarket. A SOL price bull flag is in play on the weekly chart, targeting $335. Solana (SOL) price is up 4.3% over the last 24 hours to trade at $165 on Wednesday. This…

PancakeSwap’s One-Click Crosschain Swaps to Simplify DeFi for Institutions

Decentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap has launched one-click crosschain swaps using Across Protocol, aiming to address one of the most pressing user experience (UX) issues in decentralized finance (DeFi). The integration allows users to swap assets without using complex blockchain bridges or other external third-party infrastructure that complicate the user experience and incur additional fees. Across’s…

MEXC Launches $100M User Protection Fund to Cover Security Breaches

Crypto exchange MEXC has rolled out a $100 million user protection fund aimed at shielding its users from major platform breaches, technical failures or other serious security threats. The fund is structured to compensate users in the event of major security incidents, including breaches of the platform’s infrastructure, critical system vulnerabilities or large-scale targeted hacks,…